The PC Applications class went "paperless" with the use of a class wiki. All projects/ assignments were available on the wiki so students could access in the classroom, at home, in school suspension:(, etc.
Students could choose to use Google Docs in place of open source software used in the classroom so they could work on projects at home or in school.
Students createdigoogle pagesto individualize their work environment. They were required to have a variety of tools including bookmarks, to do lists, etc.
WIKISPACES
The PC Applications class went "paperless" with the use of a class wiki. All projects/ assignments were available on the wiki so students could access in the classroom, at home, in school suspension:(, etc.
PC Applications 8 Wiki Link
GOOGLE
Students could choose to use Google Docs in place of open source software used in the classroom so they could work on projects at home or in school.
Students created igoogle pages to individualize their work environment. They were required to have a variety of tools including bookmarks, to do lists, etc.
Students used Google forms to give feedback about their projects. Results
CHALLENGES
Student resistance to the "paperless" environment - "Just give me a handout!"
Student difficulty when given options - "Just tell me what to do!"
Students wandering from home - "Why can't I Google chat with 3 people during class?"
Keeping wiki updated was labor intensive for teacher (archive pages DON'T delete them)